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| | SPACE.com -- Transit Headquarters: Venus Crosses the Sun June 8 |
 | | On June 8, Venus will cross in front of the Sun for the first time since 1882, and backyard skywatchers can see the spectacle [Overview]. |
 | | The best view will be from Europe, but parts of America and most of Asia and Africa can witness the historic passage, weather permitting. |
 | | The next transit is on June 6, 2012 and will be visible from northwestern North America, northern Asia, Japan, Korea, eastern China, Philippines, eastern Australia, and New Zealand, according to NASA. |
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